Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 16, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 15, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 16, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2013
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 24, 2018
And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 9, 2011
This list of 70 ways to be a more effective leader is one I like to review every couple weeks: 1. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Don't micromanage 2. Be humble 47.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Tailor your motivation techniques 61. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual (..)
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. The process for the one and half day lab used techniques that fall into these categories: Looking and Observing: Unpacking the Context for 21 st Century Advocacy.
Bloomerang
JUNE 11, 2021
So if you have to leave or leave early, or maybe get interrupted or just want to review the content, don’t worry, we’ll get all that good stuff to you later today. . Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. . Perhaps you’re offering empathy.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. . Training & Development (Coaching and Mentoring). Even then, there are organizational models and structural templates you can build from.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). What can I do in the next review period to help you achieve/improve?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Perhaps that time is now as you conduct year-end performance reviews.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be a good role model 46. Be humble 47.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 25, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.
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